Bakersfield, California vs. Middletown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, New York is 12.5% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $56,238 in Middletown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, New York is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Middletown
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Middletown, NY
Compared to Bakersfield, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower